After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Stone veneer siding is increasingly popular because it has the attractive look of real stone at a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, experts say it is very often installed improperly and those ...

This post was originally published in 2012. This is an updated version of that post. Stone siding might be the most problematic siding that we come across as home inspectors. This stuff is failing ...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction materials, proudly introduces our new Manufactured Stone Veneer Systems (MSVS) product line. This ...

I recently had an informative email exchange with a past client that highlighted the discovery of some especially nasty water damage behind the stone siding at her townhome. I was curious about the ...

Carlson Siding & Construction, a trusted name in home exterior improvement for over three decades, has announced the ...

Researchers at Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) have developed two different techniques to integrate stone veneers in conventional solar modules to make them suitable for ...

- Variform by Ply Gem launches its full product portfolio including new vinyl siding products designed specifically for the Canadian market with CCMC approval. - ICC-ES compliant stone and brick ...

Stacked stone fireplaces are undeniably gorgeous and can turn what would otherwise be a plain, boring space into an incredibly warm, inviting one. By using stone veneer panels, you can achieve the ...

A common exterior that numerous houses have is siding. To clean this section, many people use a power washer. While popular, there are some siding materials that can't handle this cleaning pressure, ...